The 2023 North Carolina FC season was the 17th season of the club's existence, and their third season in USL League One, the third division of the American soccer pyramid. North Carolina was coached by John Bradford, his third season with the club, and played their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park. The club had finished at the bottom of the table in their second season in USL League One. North Carolina finished the season in 2nd place in the league table, earning a spot in the playoffs. After defeating Hailstorm FC 3âÂÂ1 in the semi-finals, they defeated rival Charlotte Independence 5âÂÂ4 in penalties to win the 2023 USL League One Final. <br>It was announced on August 7, 2023, that North Carolina will return to the USL Championship for the 2024 season.